Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA Total Med RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine. The right RN should have 1–2 years recent acute care experience.

We’re looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Portland, ME. Below are the details of the role.

Portland, Maine, USA

Med Surg

RN

13 weeks

36 hours

12‑hour, night

Travel

• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre‑ and post‑op patients.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepare equipment and aid physicians during examination and treatment of patients.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physicians.

Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty, and lift up to 20 pounds comfortably. Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. RNs will work in a fast‑paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

BLS, 2 Years recent acute care experience

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Total Med Travel Job . Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Medical/Surgical – Med Surg RN – Travel Nurse.

Total Med is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly‑skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

Total Med specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Through 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short‑staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, Total Med continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1